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76ers officially announce acquisition of Jaylen Brown from Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers officially unveiled their revamped roster Monday, completing the blockbuster trade for Jaylen Brown while also confirming the signing of free-agent guard Anfernee Simons.,Philadelphia announced the acquisition of Brown from the Boston Celtics, sending veteran forward Paul Geor...
Celtics owner admits 'fan' in him didn't like trading Jaylen Brown
Owner Bill Chisholm admitted the Celtics' front office worked hard to persuade him that trading Jaylen Brown was the best path to winning. ,"The fan in me," Chisholm said Monday in a joint press conference with team president Brad Stevens. "It was really tough. I'm accountable for it. Brad's account...
Public swarms to back USMNT to beat Belgium
SEATTLE -- The United States are popular favorites heading into their World Cup round of 16 knockout match against Belgium on Monday.,While sportsbooks have slightly varying odds on the match, the consensus is the United States men's national team are favored over the No. 9 team in FIFA's men's worl...
Belgium appeal shot down after Folarin Balogun cleared to play
One day after FIFA ruled on Sunday that United States national team striker Folarin Balogun can play in Monday night's World Cup round of 16 clash against Belgium, it denied Belgium's appeal on the basis that the disciplinary process does not concern their players.,"The request was rendered inadmiss...
Report: France to appeal yellow card given to F Michael Olise
France has made an appeal to FIFA, asking the organization to rescind the yellow card handed out to forward Michael Olise for a confrontation with Paraguay midfielder Matias Galarza during a round of 16 match on Saturday, The Athletic reported Monday.,Olise was booked after a tense exchange that end...
Ticket prices continue to fall for U.S.-Belgium knockout match
SEATTLE -- Ticket prices continued to drop significantly in the hours leading up to Monday's round of 16 World Cup match between the United States and Belgium at Seattle Stadium.,The get-in price as of 1 p.m. ET had dropped to $1,508, according to ticket-tracking service TicketData.com. That represe...
Report: Clippers sign Rui Hachimura to 2-year, $28M deal
Free agent forward Rui Hachimura is jumping across town from the Lakers to the Clippers on a two-year, $28 million deal, ESPN reported Monday.,Hachimura has spent the past three-plus seasons in Los Angeles, averaging 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 68 games (41 starts) for the Lakers in 2025-26.,He ...
Ducks sign D Pavel Mintyukov to 5-year, $36M extension
The Anaheim Ducks announced a five-year extension Sunday with defenseman Pavel Mintyukov.,Terms were not disclosed by the team, however multiple outlets put the total value at $36 million, or $7.2 million per season.,Mintyukov, 22, recorded 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) in 73 games with the Du...
Report: Belgium granted right to appeal FIFA's Folarin Balogun decision
SEATTLE -- Belgium have been granted the right to appeal FIFA's decision to suspend the one-game ban to United States national team striker Folarin Balogun, according to a report by The Athletic.,Balogun had been slated to miss Monday's round of 16 match after being issued a direct red card, which c...
Dallas Fuel tops Spacestation Gaming for OWCS NA Stage 2 crown
Dallas Fuel surged to a 2-0 lead en route to a 4-2 victory over Spacestation Gaming on Sunday in the grand final of the Overwatch Champions Series' North American Stage 2 playoffs.,After the slow start, Spacestation Gaming won two of the next three maps to force a sixth map in the best-of-seven gran...
Red Sox power past Angels to sweep series
Willson Contreras and Jarren Duran each hit home runs as the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 7-5 victory on Sunday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Masataka Yoshida went 3-for-5 with an RBI and Tsung-Che Cheng had two hits and scored a run for Boston, whic...
Mitchell Robinson: 'Moment of frustration' resulted in hand injury
New Boston Celtics center Mitchell Robinson revealed what caused his hand injury in a Facebook post Sunday morning, writing that hearing his brother was involved in a car accident caused him to bang his hand on his truck.,Robinson, 28, underwent surgery on his right pinkie finger days before Game 1 ...
Folarin Balogun to play for U.S. vs. Belgium after FIFA suspends red-card ban
Folarin Balogun of the United States men's national team is eligible to play in its round of 16 match against Belgium following the suspension of his one-game red card ban, USMNT announced Sunday.,The 25-year-old forward is the leading scorer for the United States with three goals. He scored what tu...
U.S., Balogun on verge of final 8 as Belgium focus on task at hand
SEATTLE -- After a dream start to the World Cup they are co-hosting, the United States are one win away from their first quarterfinal appearance since 2002.,They'll have the added benefit of being able to play star forward Folarin Balogun on Monday in the round of 16 against Belgium after FIFA made ...
Isaac del Toro wins Stage 2 at Tour de France debut
Mexican cyclist Isaac del Toro on Sunday took home the second stage of the Tour de France in Barcelona, Spain.,Taking the lead in the young rider classification, del Toro became just the second Mexican rider to ever win a stage at the prestigious event, joining fellow countryman Raul Alcala, who too...
Brandon Aiyuk takes Instagram swipe at Jayden Daniels
It doesn't look like Brandon Aiyuk will be a Washington Commander after all.,After numerous social media posts in which he said he's planning to join the Commanders, Aiyuk suddenly took public jabs at Washington's franchise quarterback, Jayden Daniels.,In an Instagram story where he tagged Daniels' ...
With red card suspension removed, Folarin Balogun to play for U.S. vs. Belgium
Folarin Balogun of the United States men's national team is eligible to play in its round of 16 match against Belgium following the suspension of his one-game red card ban, The Athletic reported Sunday.,The 25-year-old forward is the leading scorer for the United States with three goals. He scored w...
Ex-NFL player Marcellus Wiley jailed on domestic battery charge
Former NFL defensive end Marcellus Wiley has been arrested on a domestic battery charge in Orange County, Fla.,He is currently being held in jail on no bond.,Wiley, 51, was taken into custody by Orange County sheriff's deputies Saturday. No additional details were provided in jail records.,This is t...
Boston Celtics' Eastern Conference Reign May Be Coming to an End
Boston's decision to trade Jaylen Brown and reshape its roster could redefine the Celtics' championship outlook for years to come....
Red Sox LHP Ranger Suarez striving for All-Star effort vs. Angels
Left-hander Ranger Suarez will take the mound for the Boston Red Sox on Sunday night as an American League All-Star.,Suarez (4-3, 2.94 ERA) will face the Los Angeles Angels as the Red Sox go for a sweep of the three-game series in Anaheim, Calif. He learned Saturday about his selection to his second...